Speech-Language Pathologist

About the role

Elderwood at Lockport is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families. The position offers full-time, part-time, and per diem availability.

Responsibilities

• Screens resident for communication problems upon request
• Counsels residents on communication issues
• Makes recommendations for a speech-language therapy treatment plan, if necessary
• Coordinates audiometric screening tests for residents and makes referrals for further audiology evaluations
• Initiates speech-language therapy plans according to physician orders
• Maintains required contact with physicians during therapy programs
• Observes rights of residents and treats them with respect and kindness
• Maintains written evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries for all residents in a speech-language treatment program
• Confers with other staff regarding special needs of residents and integrates speech-language treatment programs with goals and approaches of other disciplines
• Attends Resident Care Planning and Family/Resident Care Plan Review meetings for residents currently in a speech-language treatment program
• Maintains records that include statistical reports about residents, in-service education information, budget information, and a material/equipment inventory
• Submits statistical reports to the Business Office staff for Medicare billing payments
• Completes assessment forms upon request
• Attends staff meetings and required or preferred in-service training
• Participates in developing and conducting in-service training programs for facility personnel involved in resident care
• Reviews written speech-language policies and procedures annually and makes necessary revisions
• Maintains costs of program within the parameters of the annual budget

Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved school required
• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist required
• Clinical Competence Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association preferred
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing required
• Current, valid CPR/BLS credential

Qualities

• Maturity
• Diplomacy
• Able to work well with others